I'm a 76-year-old baby boomer who has kept up with technology. It's helped me grow in my career and stay relevant.
A 76-year-old professional reflects on how embracing technological change throughout her career allowed her to remain relevant and successful. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, from early typing skills to modern web development.
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It provides a positive counter-narrative to ageism in the workplace, demonstrating the value of adaptability and lifelong learning.
The author is a baby boomer who chose to keep up with technology. Courtesy of Beth Sobiloff I'm a baby boomer who has kept up with technological advancements. Throughout my career, I adapted to social media, advanced cameras, and website design. I believe keeping up with tech has helped me stay relevant as a baby boomer. When I took a typing class at 14, little did I know I was building a foundation that would help me keep up with technological changes over the next several decades. After college, I spent years working as a secretary, office manager, and eventually, executive assistant . My typing skills helped, but I was also forced to grow along with technology — from manual typewriters to electric typewriters to computers.
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